Job Boards and Indeed

How job boards work

Companies often use multiple job boards to increase their recruitment reach.

There are thousands of job boards that feature open positions for candidates to consider. Some focus on jobs in a particular industry or cater to a certain talent pool, while others specialize in connecting people to jobs in certain geographical locations. The common attribute of job boards is that they allow job seekers to pore over listings that have been posted by employers or recruiters. Often companies will post the same position on multiple relevant job boards to increase the odds of finding qualified candidates.

Job search engines vs. job boards

Indeed is a job search engine, with powerful search tools to help job seekers find exactly the kinds of jobs they are looking for.

Indeed helps employers find the right candidates out of a broad talent pool.

On Indeed, job seekers search results include both aggregated listings and those posted directly by employers

*SilkRoad, Sources of Hire 2017 (US)

Indeed is different from most online recruitment tools for employers. As a search engine, Indeed aggregates job listings from thousands of sources across the internet, including job boards, company career sites and recruiter listings. This consolidation of job listings both eliminates the need for companies to post jobs in multiple locations and streamlines the search process for job seekers.

In addition to aggregating job listings from other sources, Indeed search results include jobs that were posted directly by employers. Many small and medium sized businesses post jobs to Indeed rather than maintaining their own career sites, but companies of all sizes use this self-serve recruitment tool. Jobs posted directly to Indeed are managed through an online employer dashboard and can be easily browsed and applied to from mobile devices, making it easy for candidates to apply even if a computer isn’t accessible.

However listings end up on Indeed, job seekers can use simple yet powerful search tools to find opportunities that are relevant to their skills and interests.

The Results

Indeed drives twice as many hires as all other branded job sites, combined.1

70% of US job seekers online use Indeed to look for jobs.2

Indeed garners 250 million unique visits each month.3

With more quality jobs on offer, more job seekers choose Indeed. The combination of job volume and candidate activity produces more hires than any other site, by far. For the sixth year in a row, Indeed has out-performed all other job sites by a widening margin. A deep analysis of 14 million applications, 655,000 interviews and 329,000 hires by SilkRoad shows that among online job sites, Indeed is responsible for 65% of all hires from job sites and 72% of all interviews. No other site comes close.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does job board mean?

A job board is a website that allows employers and recruiters to advertise their job listings. Some job boards focus on jobs in a particular industry, while others help connect people based on location.

What is the best job board?

The best job board is one that will help you find the right candidates for your open jobs. Search engines like Indeed aggregate job listings from thousands of job boards, career sites and recruiter listings so you can find the right candidates out of a broad talent pool.

How do job boards work?

Job boards work by connecting employers with job seekers. After an employer posts their job listing on a job board, job seekers can browse open positions and apply if they’re interested. Companies often use multiple job boards to increase their recruitment reach.

What job boards do recruiters use?

Recruiters often use multiple job boards to increase their recruitment reach. Search engines like Indeed aggregate job listings from thousands of job boards and other sources, eliminating the need for recruiters to post jobs in multiple locations.

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